FIT CHICKS Chat
549 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★ - 39 ratingsLaura Jackson & Amanda Quinn are founders of FIT CHICKS® & FIT CHICKS® Academy - Canada’s largest women’s only fitness company, leading Fitness & Nutrition Experts and TV Hosts of “Shape Up with FIT CHICKS”. Each week on FIT CHICKS Chat, Laura & Amanda get you PUMPED to create your FIERCEST life – inside & out. Whether your goal is to lose weight, get toned, eat healthier, stress less, feel inspired or just have some healthy cheerleaders in your corner, each episode is packed with their own tested, ACTIONABLE fitness, nutrition and wellness strategies to get you there! Why? Because after helping 1000’s of women of all levels transform their bodies and minds, Laura & Amanda figured out what they really love: helping women like YOU reach your goals by breaking down the BIG, confusing info about fitness, nutrition & wellness into easy step-by-step actions…so you can see BIG, life changing results, fast – no matter where you are in your fitness and life journey! For informational purposes only. Please consult a physician before starting an eating or exercise program
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Episodes
Episode 199 – Solving vs Selling
March 14, 2019 14:23 - 10 minutes - 9.4 MBAre you afraid of the S word in business? The idea of having to “sell” clients makes you have flashes of used car salesmen selling you a lemon (no offence to used car salesmen they are just the usual suspects with this type of reference;) Are you in business and still say I am a […]
Episode 198 – The 3 Money Misconceptions of Becoming a Fitness Instructor (and 3 reasons why you should teach!)
March 12, 2019 12:48 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBWhen people think of fitness instructors, earning a great income doesn’t necessarily come to mind. And that couldn’t be farther from the truth! Teaching fitness – full or part time – can earn you some SERIOUS coin IF you know how to approach it. In the episode, the Head Chicks break down how teaching as […]
Episode 197 – Biz Throwback Thursday: How FIT CHICKS All Began…
March 07, 2019 09:57 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBWe are going waaaaay back in the story vault in this podcast and sharing the real truth behind how FIT CHICKS all began 10 years ago. The ups, the downs, the good, the bad…we pull back the curtain on it all and how we went from 2 non sporty, unhealthy besties to running Canada’s largest […]
Episode 196 – Biological Age Vs Chronological Age: Interview with Fitness and Nutrition Expert Grad Beate Probst
March 05, 2019 13:40 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBAs we age sometimes we let that begin to dictate our abilities, our restrictions and allow us to begin to feel hopeless when it comes to weight loss. We let our chronological age tell us what we are supposed to look like, feel like and act like. In todays episode we chat with Fitness and […]
Episode 195 – Launching vs Evergreen Program: Breaking Down the Pro’s & Con’s
February 28, 2019 14:46 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBSo you are creating an online program for your fitness and / or nutrition biz and you are stuck deciding between having one big launch versus running it continually. This is a HUGE debate & decision when it comes to building your online business as to what will work the best to get you the […]
Episode 194 – Your Fittest Future Self: Interview with Kathleen Trotter
February 26, 2019 11:17 - 1 hour - 56 MBWith so much information out there for fitness, nutrition and mindset it is HARD to figure out the best approach for you. As like all things in life, we are not cookie cutter nor do we need the same things to help us reach the health goals we want to achieve. Often times we need […]
Episode 193 – Behind The Scenes Look at LadyBoss and Their Global Online Platform
February 21, 2019 14:40 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBIn 3 short years LadyBoss has went from a start up venture with zero income to becoming a global platform with an 8 figure business model. How the heck did they do it?! Listen today as Founder of LadyBoss, Kaelin will share the ups and downs of building a business, biggest mistakes and accomplishments and […]
Episode 192 – From 65lbs overweight to IFBB Fitness Pro World Record Holder how LadyBoss Kaelin did it and you can too
February 19, 2019 13:06 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBAfter struggling with weight and being told to put the snickerdooddle down, Kaelin decided it was time to take her life back and elevate her health to a whole new level. From 65lbs overweight to becoming a Pro World Record Holder for IFBB by not only hitting the stage in record time but also winning! […]
Episode 191 – Do You Love Your Business as Much as You Love Your Craft?
February 14, 2019 18:33 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBYou might be thinking “Isn’t my business the same as my craft?”. No it is NOT! We all started in fitness, nutrition & wellness because we want to help people, eat healthy delish food and get our sweat on but as our business grows, so does the responsibilities that go with it. And for many […]
Episode 190 – Conventional vs a Holistic Approach to Weight Loss… What’s the Difference?
February 12, 2019 14:39 - 10 minutes - 9.49 MBHolistic health is a hot topic especially when it comes to fat loss but do you know what is the difference between Conventional Weight Loss & Holistic Weight Loss? Studies have shown that results from conventional weight have approx a 7% long term success rate. Not good. On this episode the Head Chicks break down […]
Episode 189 – Health and Fitness Pros Number One Fear Answered
February 07, 2019 22:18 - 8 minutes - 8 MBThe fear of “will I make it in this saturated market” is a big one! The fear of “will I make enough money to pay my bills” yep this is a big one as well. The “will I feel confident with my knowledge and be able to really make a change for someone” also huge. […]
Episode 188 – Essential Oils For Hormone Balancing: Interview with Dr. Mariza Snyder
February 05, 2019 15:11 - 45 minutes - 42 MBDo you ever wonder how essential oils really work with your body? We know that other scents and products out there are causing havoc to our bodies through toxic overload so how can essential oils be the opposite? I say down and spoke with Dr. Mariza Snyder all about how essential oils can help heal […]
Episode 187 – The One Skill that Every Fitness Professional Needs to Add to their Coaching in 2019
January 31, 2019 14:50 - 6 minutes - 5.78 MBDo you want to make more impact, make more money and get your clients better results? If you are a group fitness instructor, personal trainer, fitness coach, yoga instructor, pilates instructor or ANY movement professional, then you MUST listen to the short podcast about our #1 recommendation to help you blow up your business and […]
Episode 186 – Real Talk About IVF Treatment : Interview with Nikki Bergen
January 29, 2019 15:15 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBHaving personally struggled with fertility for the past year, I wanted to speak with my friend, trainer and creator of The Belle Method and The Bump Method Nikki Bergen about her own experience with IVF. Knowing I wasn’t alone in this struggle to conceive I knew this topic would be of interest to so many […]
Episode 185 – What To Do When Life Throws You a Major Curve Ball
January 24, 2019 21:49 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBAbout a week ago everything in my life felt familiar. Life was full of love, play dates with my daughter, dinner prepping and hang outs with my husband. Work was full with new projects, new launches on the go and amazing clients to work with. Family was connected, happy and healthy and then all that […]
Episode 184 – From Diet Pills and Punishing Workouts to Finding a New Path: Interview with Tanya Plummer
January 22, 2019 14:26 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBAfter years of fad diets, gruelling hours in the gym, over the counter diet pills and loss of hope Tanya was finally able to break the cycle she had created and find a new path. A journey of self love, healthy balance and a lifestyle change that has stuck. Today Tanya shares her moment of […]
Episode 183 – Building your Online Business: Top 5 Questions Answered
January 18, 2019 18:17 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBThis week we reached out to our awesome FIT CHICKS Academy Online Biz Building group on Facebook and asked what are their big, burning online program building and business questions that are keeping you stuck from creating the online courses and biz of your dreams. In today’s episode, Head Chick Laura, is going to be […]
Episode 182 – Nutrition for Fat Loss: The Top 3 Ways to Eat More and Lose More
January 15, 2019 12:59 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBDo you think that when it comes to reaching your fat loss goals, you have to cut down to 1200 calories a day, never have a glass of wine again or eat tiny meals 6x a day? What if we actually told you that these approaches are actually setting up your body and your mind […]
Episode 181 – From Struggling Trainer to Becoming a Visionary in the Health Industry: Interview with Anna Renderer
January 10, 2019 14:51 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBAfter many years of hustling in the gym from client to client and trading hours for dollars, Anna decided it was time to scale her business and her brand. From that came expensive lessons and a garage full of bridal DVDs before she finally made it work and found the path she is now on […]
Episode 180 – Top Secrets to Creating a Lifestyle Change that Sticks from Pop Sugar Fitness Guru Anna Renderer
January 08, 2019 15:05 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBEver wonder what top fitness Guru’s do to help their clients shake off a plateau and build up the confidence it takes to strut what their mama gave them? In today’s episode Pop Sugar Fitness Guru Anna Renderer is sharing all of her top tips to get you in the gym and crushing goals. She […]
Episode 179 – Do You Have a Plan for Building your Online Fitness Business in 2019?
January 03, 2019 14:09 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBOne of the biggest mistakes fitness & health pro’s make in the New Year is not having a plan of attack for the year. We get it. You are busy serving clients and helping others but this will leave you burnt out and scrambling to make ends meet. Have a simple plan and only 1 […]
Episode 178 – Time To Start Playing Big for 2019!
January 02, 2019 14:40 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBEvery year when the new year rolls around people are so focused on getting it “right” and setting resolutions to get set for success. Sadly the stats show that about 80% of people let go of those resolutions before they reach Feb! So what if we switched gears and instead of focusing on it as […]
Episode 177 – Why Every Entrepreneur Needs a Business Coach
December 27, 2018 11:31 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBAs an entrepreneur we can get really stuck in our ways, get stuck in our heads and attached to our outcomes and products in a big way. Having a coach will help you navigate through all of this and more. As high achievers, forward thinkers and creatives we need to have an outlet that just […]
Episode 176 – Holiday Stress: Managing Through the Holidays
December 25, 2018 13:04 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBTrying to have the perfect holiday is the number one thing that stresses everyone out this time of year. Planning, shopping, cooking, hosting, travelling, traditions and more it can be overwhelming and simply exhausting. Today we chat all about what to do so instead of burn out after the holiday season you feel joyful and […]
Episode 175 – Entrepreneur Mindset: What It Really Takes
December 20, 2018 09:44 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBFor more info on FIT CHICKS, visit www.fitchicksacademy.com To get full episode show notes and recap click here.
Episode 174 – Holiday Nutrition Navigation: How to Enjoy the Holidays Without Going Wild
December 18, 2018 09:04 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBDo you finish December feeling like a stuffed sausage? While the holidays are amazing to enjoy time celebrating with your friends and family, the parties, booze and constant food can seriously set you back from reaching your health goals. Instead of going for the “I will just start back on my plan in January (or […]
Episode 173 – Is “Imposter Syndrome” Holding you Back from Creating your Dream Biz?
December 13, 2018 14:52 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MB“Imposter syndrome” is very common amongst women and even more common amongst entrepreneurs. So what is it? To put it simply, it is the experience of feeling like a fraud—you feel self doubt, not good enough – and it cripples you from creating your dream health and fitness biz. Don’t worry chick because you are […]
Episode 172 – Holiday Expectation: Focus on Maintenance
December 11, 2018 08:47 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBWith the holidays in play we often are so caught up with the millions of things on our to do list that we let go of our self care practices. OR we add a new stress to our day by wanting to hit new goals. Amanda and Laura chat today about why you need to […]
Episode 171 – Personal Story: Why We Chose to Close our Bootcamp Programs
December 06, 2018 14:24 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBAfter a decade of running in person bootcamp programs we have made the business decision to move 100% online and close our in person programming! Was this a tough decision? Yes! Does this make us nervous at times? Yes! Is this the best decision for us personally and professionally? Yes! Listen up to todays episode […]
Episode 170 – PHA-Training… Our Fave New Approach to Get Your Sweat On!
December 04, 2018 14:17 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBHave you ever heard of PHA-Training? If not, you need to add this sweet approach to sweat session into your workout routine. PHA-Training aka Peripheral Heart Action Training is an amazing circuit style of training that will crank up your workout to fat blasting cardio & strength workouts that are quick, fun and torch serious […]
Episode 169 – The 3 Things You Must Know Before Launching Your Online Fitness or Nutrition Program
November 29, 2018 10:04 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBAre you in fitness/nutrition/wellness and want to start an online program but are completely stuck from the get go? What if we told you you could be an expert and share your topic in less than 20 min? In this episode, we take you through why most health pro’s quit before they even start and […]
Episode 168 – Signs its Time to Hire a Trainer
November 27, 2018 14:46 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBWant to know a secret guys? Even as a co-founder of FIT CHICKS Academy I too have a trainer and it has helped me to next level my fitness and health goals. You see hiring a trainer is not just for someone who is just starting out it is for anyone who is looking to […]
Episode 167 – The Final Week Before Turning 39: Laura’s Story
November 20, 2018 11:19 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBIs your birthday your “New Year”? In this episode, we are getting personal with Head Chick Laura heads into her final week before her 39th birthday she shares how she is getting ready for another amazing chapter by looking back at how she has gone from struggling with an eating disorder, being 50lbs overweight and […]
Episode 166 – Shutting Down the Idea Fairy
November 15, 2018 09:48 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MBAre you ever sitting at your desk or maybe the coffee shop, or my favourite, in the shower and then BAM you get struck with this golden idea of what to do with your business? This is my friends is the idea fairy coming in full force and getting ready to pull you away from […]
Episode 165 – Take Control of your IBS : Interview with Nutritionist Jennifer Papaconstantinou
November 13, 2018 14:42 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBAre you suffering from poop issues? Are you secretly dealing with Constipation, bloating, diarrhea and are too embarrassed to talk about it? You are not alone.Between 25- 45 million people suffer from IBS aka irritable bowel syndrome and 2 out of 3 are females. It affects your health, your fitness & weight loss goals, your […]
Episode 164 – How to Heal from Betrayal: Interview with Dr. Debi Silber
November 06, 2018 14:03 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBBetrayal is one of the strongest and most powerful forms of emotion that can derail us from life in the matter of seconds. However learning to heal and live in a post betrayal transformation is also one of the most life changing things you can do for yourself. In this powerful interview Dr. Debi Silber […]
Episode 163 – Our Top 5 Pieces of Advice when taking your Fitness Biz from in Person to Online
November 01, 2018 13:23 - 53 minutes - 48.5 MBDo you want to take your fitness or health biz online? Or thinking about getting certified and running online programs? If so, this is a must listen for you! In this episode, Head Chicks Amanda and Laura share what it was like to go from starting a small bootcamp in Toronto with 7 women to […]
Episode 162 – The Bump Method: Interview with Nikki Bergen
October 30, 2018 12:45 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBOne of the most common things we hear in this industry for postpartum mama’s is “I want my pre-baby body back” and “how do I get my abs back?” All fair questions but the answers might surprise you. Which is why we are beyond thrilled to have Nikki Bergen, a top trainer, pre and post […]
Episode 161 – Hack your Health Habits: Interview with Dr. Nathalie Beauchamp
October 23, 2018 09:10 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBIn the new age of information, it can be hard for people to keep up with the overwhelming amount of health advice out there. Every week there seems to be a new diet, a new supplement, a new training method, and a new way to manage your stress. And even worse, sometimes they conflict! On […]
Episode 160 – From Self Sabotage to Success: How Amber Romaniuk Changed her Life and Others Lives with her Online Business
October 18, 2018 23:54 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBLearning to see what your gift is from the lowest point of your life seems almost impossible but is exactly what happened to Amber Romaniuk. At her lowest and darkest hour she was able to switch her mindset to see possibility and recognize that if she was struggling that others must be as well. She […]
Episode 159 – Words that Trigger and Sabotage Results
October 16, 2018 13:45 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBIf you are looking to get ahead in the gym, office or your home, the words you use can and will sabotage your results. In todays episode, you will learn the 5 main words that will continue to keep you stuck on your path, and the effective switch you can do to gain momentum. Also […]
Episode 158 – Top 3 Ways for Women to Keep Your Hormones Happy for Weight Loss: Interview with Jen Papaconstantino
October 09, 2018 13:07 - 1 hour - 74 MBAre you trying everything and can’t seem to lose weight, no matter doing everything “right” according do the fitness industry? This is one of the most common culprits that is inhibiting your weight loss & health…unhappy hormones! Hormones are very misunderstood and still many believe it is just a “women’s issue” at a certain time […]
Episode 157 – Behind the Scenes of an 8 Figure Business : Interview with Danette May
October 04, 2018 08:47 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBToday we peel back the curtains to uncover how Danette May went from having $47 in her bank account to becoming a world renowned motivational speaker, #1 best-selling author of seven health and women empowerment books, fitness trainer, wife, and mother. Her rise began after losing her son during childbirth, getting divorced, and finding herself […]
Episode 156 – The Rise: An Interview with Danette May
October 02, 2018 08:38 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBUnderstanding forgiveness on a cellular level, why people act and react as they do, how our mindset can affect everything in our life from our health to our wealth. In this compelling interview we speak with Danette May all about what it means to Rise! How readers and our listeners can get closer to their […]
Episode 155 – Your Fierce Fall Fat Loss Plan
September 25, 2018 10:20 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBFall is officially here and that means bulky sweaters, football parties every weekend and pumpkin spice EVERYTHING! It is time for a healthy habit reset but what “diet” do you do? Keto, Paleo, Low Carb, Low Fat? On this episode, the Head Chicks talk about the diet hypes, how to set up your fierce fall […]
Episode 154 – The Secret to Success in Fat Loss, Business & More
September 20, 2018 09:00 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBSuccess is not found in the “perfect” diet or in “secret formula” to business. The secret to success is found in 1 simple thing…what is it? You will have to listen to find out as the Head Chick dive into to how to easily change your life to make sure you are reaching your goals […]
Episode 153 – Perfecting the Push Up
September 18, 2018 13:01 - 31 minutes - 29 MBPush ups are one of the best exercises for total body strength and conditioning but are also one of the most daunting for many because let’s face it, they are hard! In today’s episode we want to walk you through cues to finding the proper form, learning how to progress from just starting out to […]
Episode 152 – Living over Losing: Interview with Fitness Model and Eating Disorder Survivor Shelbye Schlange
September 11, 2018 08:00 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBDo you struggle with the idea that if you had the “perfect body” you would be happy and your life would be complete? Do you feel guilt around the foods you eat and the amount of exercise you do? In this guest interview, the amazing Shelbye Schlange from the Podcast “Living over Losing” and Fitness […]
Episode 151 – FIT CHICKS Turns 10 – Our Biggest Lessons From the Last Decade!
September 06, 2018 15:20 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MB“Fit chicks, it’s your birthday! We gonna party like it’s your birthday!”. This week, we are so pumped to be celebrating our our big double digit birthday as we turn 10 years old. From starting a small bootcamp in Toronto with 7 women to growing into Canada’s Largest Women’s Only Fitness Company, launching retreats, DVD’s, […]
Episode 150 – Top 5 Reasons Your Fitness Program Might Be Failing You and What To Do Instead
September 04, 2018 09:29 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBPut your hand up if this sounds familiar; you head to the gym, jump on the treadmill for an hour and push yourself physically and mentally through the workout even though you REALLY didnt want to be there and are starving! You then head home, grab whatever is in the fridge or freezer and still […]